NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Vanderbilt

In six months with the Lifestyle Medicine Program, patient Samuel Rios improved his A1C levels from 11.3% to 5.7% while coming off of insulin; patient Armando Perez Solis improved his A1C levels from 9.4% to 6.0%, putting his diabetes into remission; and patient Davi Baez improved her A1C levels from 11.2% to 8.5% despite being on medication that increased her blood sugar

Patients of the program will receive six home deliveries of seasonal, fresh produce

The 18 NYC Health + Hospitals facilities are among the 384 healthcare facilities nationwide earning a top score

This marks the first time the program is available in Staten Island

Nurses were nominated by their colleagues in honor of their achievements and commitment to patients